🌶️ The Desi green chilli plant is a spicy staple in Indian kitchens and gardens! It's known for its vibrant green color, intense heat, and rich flavor that adds a fiery kick to countless dishes.
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Common names: Hari Mirch, Kancha Lanka, Mirchi
Growth habit: Upright with profuse branching
Fruit size: Typically 2.5 to 3.5 inches long
Pungency: Highly spicy and aromatic
Sunlight: Needs 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Soil: Well-draining sandy loam with organic compost
Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy; water when topsoil feels dry
Temperature: Thrives between 20–30°C
Start with seeds or seedlings from a nursery
Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in moist soil
Use organic manure like cow dung for fertilization
Harvest in 60–70 days after transplanting
